Evgeny Kuznetsov Questionable Wednesday Versus Panthers
1 year agoWashington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Florida Panthers after missing the last two days of practice with an illness. "We'll just have to play it by ear and see where he's at physically," Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery said before adding "So, no determination on tomorrow night." The 31-year-old has just one goal and five points in 10 games for a veteran-laden Capitals club that has scuffled to a 5-4-1 record alongside a minus-nine goal differential on the season. Kuznetsov endured a down season in 2022-23 when he registered just 12 goals and 55 points, along with a -26 rating, after notching 24 goals and 78 points across 79 games in the previous season. Carbery stated the club will consider calling up a forward from the AHL rather than dressing seven defensemen if Kuznetsov is unable to go Wednesday.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com